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OK Let’s Learn about the American Tall Tale of this legendary cowboy in US Southwest. Was he really raised by coyotes and did he tame a cyclone? We will learn about the origin of the story and how he became the the iconic American Tall Tale. Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: [email protected] Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a producer/ inaugural supporter of the show here at this Patreon link: www.patreon.com/ok...
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Welcome to the OK Let's Learn podcast. This is a family-friendly podcast where we dive into science, history, books, stories, and people. My name is Kevin O'Keeffe, so today, OK, let's learn all about Pico's bill. Yes, the tall-tailed character from the American Southwest. Just like Paul Bunyan explained the
life of the early lumberjacks out on the frontier? Yeah, Pico's Bill. He could explain the life of what it was like to be a cowboy in those early years and it's hyperbolic. Yes, tons of hyperbole. It's just a story and it's got a fascinating history that's so different than Paul Bunyan. And yes, this is a
series of episodes on specific iconic tall tales that we will continue to have, so look forward to some more. But for now, okay, let's learn all about Pico's Bill. So up front, you have to know, whereas there was possibly a shred of evidence that maybe Paul Bunyan was based on someone that was just really
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